trade deficit News Updates

GovernmentBusiness

Merchandise-Trade Deficit Widens on Exports Drop

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May on the biggest drop in exports since the onset of the pandemic, while imports were little changed.

June 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April by the most on record on the largest-ever plunge in imports, illustrating an abrupt end to the massive front-loading of goods by some companies.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Pre-Tariffs Import Surge

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in March as companies rushed to import products as the Trump administration readied sweeping tariffs.

May 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Deficit Surges to a Record Ahead of Trump Tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in January as companies scrambled to secure goods from overseas before President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the largest U.S. trading partners.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trade Gap Narrows to Smallest in Five Months

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in August to the smallest in five months, helped by a larger services surplus and a pickup in merchandise exports.

October 8, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Deficit Widens to $78.8 Billion

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a two-year high in July, fueled by a surge in imports of goods and stepped-up efforts to ensure adequate supply ahead of a potential dockworkers strike.

September 4, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Deficit Widens to Largest Since 2022

The U.S. trade deficit widened in May to the largest since 2022 as a decline in exports of merchandise exceeded a drop in imports.

July 3, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Deficit Widened by Less than Expected in July

The U.S. trade deficit widened in July by less than forecast, reflecting an increase in exports of cars and services.

September 6, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Imports Surge Led to Record Trade Gap in 2022

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record last year on a surge in imports as American companies scrambled early on to ensure they had enough merchandise on hand to meet demand.

February 7, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Trade Deficit Widens on Greater Imports, Drop in Exports

The U.S. trade deficit widened for a second month in October, as the value of imports increased and exports declined, which may weigh on economic growth in the fourth quarter.

December 6, 2022